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William Huggins

William Huggins
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Sir William Huggins was a British astronomer best known for his pioneering work in astronomical spectroscopy together with his wife, Margaret.

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Who was born first?

Timeline

  1. Alexander William WilliamsonMay 1, 1824 – May 6, 1904
  2. Benjamin Apthorp GouldSeptember 27, 1824 – November 26, 1896
  3. Gustav KirchhoffMarch 12, 1824 – October 17, 1887
  4. Johann Wilhelm HittorfMarch 27, 1824 – November 28, 1914
  5. Ludwig BüchnerMarch 29, 1824 – May 1, 1899
  6. William Huggins (this page)February 7, 1824 – May 12, 1910

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